FRANKLIN - Mary Josephine O’Malley died on Saturday, June 11, 2022.
Mary was born on October 6, 1931, in Miami, Florida, to George and Mary Lacey O’Malley both of whom immigrated from Ireland. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother and sister-in-law, George and Eva Lou O’Malley of San Antonio, Texas.
She graduated from Gesu High School in Miami, Florida, and then went to Barry College on a scholarship. Upon graduating with a degree in nursing, she moved to West Palm Beach, Florida, and began her long nursing career at St. Mary’s Hospital. During the many years she spent at St. Mary’s, she worked in several different areas; however, she retired after a very long period in the labor and delivery department.
Upon retiring, Mary moved to Franklin and became active in St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church. She spent many years as the secretary of the church and after her retirement at that job, she continued helping to set up for mass and for the different church rites. Mary was a devoted Catholic who lived her faith.
She is survived by her sister and brother-in-law, Ann and Kenneth Bush of Ormond Beach, Florida; and many nieces, nephews and great-nieces and nephews.
Mary’s services will be held at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church on Thursday, June 16 at 11 a.m. with burial to follow at Woodlawn Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church vocational fund, 299 Maple St., Franklin, NC 28734.
Online condolences can be made to maconfuneralhome.com. Macon Funeral Home will be handling the arrangements.